SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE:
GDDY), the world's largest cloud platform dedicated to small,
independent ventures, announced a consultation hotline dedicated to
helping new graduates perfect their digital presence as new
research revealed a majority aren't using online platforms to
enhance their job prospects.
With over three million graduates set to enter the workforce
this year, GoDaddy recently conducted research among 250
industry-wide hiring managers and 1,000 students to reveal what the
class of 2017 should come to expect when hunting for their first
jobs.
First Impressions Count (Even Before You're In The
Room)
The research uncovered some general do's and don'ts for new
graduates hoping to make a good first impression when looking for
their first professional jobs this summer:
- 4 minutes - the average time candidates have to form a good
first impression, informed by everything from the quality of a
handshake (54%) to their punctuality (67%).
- 53% of hiring managers said they use thought-provoking
curveball questions during an interview to form this impression by
revealing something interesting about a candidate.
- Top curveball questions included: How many computers are there
in Manhattan? What tree do you
resemble most? If you could have dinner with anyone in the world
who would it be, and why?
Increasingly though, these first impressions are being formed
before a meeting ever takes place -- highlighting how a strong
digital presence could be the difference between equally qualified
candidates landing a job:
- Three in four hiring managers (76%) now regularly check the
social media profiles and online presence of candidates, but only
50% of graduates make sure theirs is up to standard before an
interview.
- Millennial hiring managers pay particularly close attention to
digital presence — more than 60% said having a website or online
portfolio is important for candidates. Almost one quarter (24%)
have refused to hire somebody based on their online presence.
- 70% of recent grads think employers typically look for an
online portfolio when considering a new hire, but only a third
(32%) actually have an online portfolio to display their work
currently.
Dedicated Hotline for New Graduates + GoCentral
To help new graduates show get online quickly and confidently to
show off their work as they pursue jobs, GoDaddy has launched a new
dedicated, 24/7 consultation hotline for graduates. By calling
480-463-8307 new job hunters will be connected to GoDaddy's
customer care team who will provide help and assistance for
everything from choosing the right resume website template or
online portfolio template, to how SEO can improve their chances of
being found by potential employers.
"First impressions have always been important, and these
findings show that's true now more than ever in a culture where our
work and personal lives are increasingly interwoven," said
Monica Bailey, Chief People Officer,
GoDaddy. "While there are some things graduate job seekers can't
ever truly prepare for - curveball questions included - harnessing
their natural affinity for digital media to perfect their personal
brand will put the Class of 2017 in great shape to land the job
they've always wanted. With the GoDaddy Graduate Hotline, we'll be
there to help them take that leap and claim an awesome online
presence that will serve them for years to come."
Creating a website is one of the easiest, most effective ways
for new grads to show off their skills and wow employers. In under
an hour with GoDaddy's new GoCentral tool, graduates can get a
perfect domain, customize a design from thousands of website
templates and get their achievements out there for all to see — all
from their mobile phone.
More info:
- Graduates can call 480-463-8307 24/7 for help on building a new
website or online portfolio.
- For more detailed data on this topic, please refer to this
article on the GoDaddy blog:
https://www.godaddy.com/garage/smallbusiness/launch/great-resume-website-could-help-you-land-your-first-job-infographic
- To find out more about GoDaddy GoCentral, visit
https://www.godaddy.com/gocentral.
About GoDaddy
GoDaddy powers the world's largest cloud platform dedicated to
small, independent ventures. With nearly 17 million customers
worldwide and over 71 million domain names under management,
GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a
professional website, attract customers and manage their work. Our
mission is to give our customers the tools, insights and the people
to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To
learn more about the company visit www.GoDaddy.com.
© 2017 GoDaddy Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Source: GoDaddy Inc.
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